A poached woman: how to choose and how to use?

A poached maker is not a particularly common kitchen device. Only gourmets, aristocrats and professional chefs of elite restaurants are familiar with it. Previously, this concept meant a glass for serving eggs.

It is to such devices that our attention will be drawn. Such an invention is undeservedly left aside, and in fact it can significantly diversify everyday cuisine.

A food like poached egg came to us from France. It is traditionally prepared for breakfast. Moreover, eggs prepared in this way are included in many dishes. To prepare a poached egg, you need to break it and place it in hot water, after making a funnel in it.

The method of preparing such a dish is complex, and not everyone can cope with it. After all, it is important to achieve the correct consistency and give the egg a beautiful shape.

These devices are produced in the form of special molds, which can have various shapes and designs. Also, poached makers may differ in the method of application, therefore, be sure to read the instructions for your new purchase.

It is very simple to use such a device, you will need to adhere to a simple recommendation:

1. the form is lubricated with butter, this applies to plastic and silicone, with Teflon and a non-stick coating, this item can be skipped;
2. eggs are carefully broken into molds so that the yolk is not damaged;
3. the molds are lowered into water heated to 60 degrees (air bubbles form and rise at the bottom of the dishes);
4. the cooking process lasts from 3 to 4 minutes, while the water should not boil too much;
5. the molds are removed and the eggs are laid out on dishes, bread or directly into a dish.

The cooking instructions are as follows:

1. pour two glasses of water into the multicooker bowl;
2. grease the molds with oil and drive in the eggs;
3. we install prepared forms in the basket;
4. set the "double boiler" mode, close the lid and cook for 3 to 4 minutes;
5. so that condensation does not get inside the forms, the eggs can be covered with foil;
6. turn out the forms and carefully remove the cooked eggs.

Today, there are several types of poached makers, and each of them has its own characteristics. Let's consider the most popular and easy-to-use ones.

• Small molds, similar to shopping bags.
• Semicircular shapes with holes and legs that do not allow the poached maker to touch the bottom of the dish.
• Models similar on ladles or skimmers.
• Compact molds, which can also be used to make julienne, muffins.
• Crochet models. They can be fixed on the wall of the dishes in which the eggs will be boiled. This egg cooker is easy to use.
• Poached pan... Allows you to cook several eggs at once. Such designs are outwardly similar to an ordinary frying pan with high sides and a lid. A form is inserted inside in the form of a plate with indentations for several eggs, usually 4. The pans should have a thick bottom, which will ensure uniform heating of the water. The cooking method does not differ from that described above.
• Screw cap options. Made from food grade plastic. With such a device, you can cook not only poached, but also omelets with various ingredients, jellied eggs and other culinary delights. Such dishes will not lie around idle, there will always be a use for it.
• A poached glass. It can also be used to prepare an original dish from a simple product. These fixtures are immersed in hot water up to the middle. You can not get the finished egg, but serve it on the table with the poached egg.

Various materials are used to create such kitchen "helpers":

• silicone models are becoming more and more popular, because they are practical, affordable and durable;
• plastic poach makers are inferior in popularity to silicone ones, but many housewives and professionals trust just such options;
• metal egg cookers have a non-stick coating, they look solid, practical and durable, but absolutely not suitable for a microwave;
• a silver poach for cooking eggs in the French style is often chosen as a gift, and similar items can also be included in the sets of dishes;
• porcelain fixtures look presentable and solid, they are hand-painted, are expensive and are of great value;
• brass is also used to create such unusual dishes.

If you are planning to purchase such a useful device, It will be helpful to study some tips for choosing the perfect poacher:

• the material of manufacture must be of high quality, suitable for cooking and not contain harmful components;
• not all poach makers are suitable for use, some of them are just a beautiful element that has a place on a shelf behind glass doors;
• for a large family and work in a restaurant kitchen, it is more advisable to choose forms for cooking several eggs;
• when choosing a manufacturer, you need to focus on user reviews, its professionalism, reliability and seriousness of approach to the production of kitchen devices;
• if you often microwave food, choose only silicone molds.

Today, many companies produce similar kitchen appliances. We have selected the best manufacturers whose products are of high quality and worthy of being in a professional kitchen.

• English company Joseph Joseph well known among professionals. Her devices meet European quality standards. Among the large assortment, it will not be difficult to find poached makers. They are made of high quality plastic that can be used in the microwave.
• An amazing product called Eggies produced by a Chinese company. This is a set that consists of 6 containers and a spoon for easy separation of the egg white and yolk. The cost of such a set is more than affordable, and the reviews about the device are extremely positive.
• The best Spanish tableware is produced by Lekue. It is one of the largest in the world. For the production of poached makers, a special material is used - platinum silicone. Due to this, the forms are characterized by high strength, durability and exceptional performance characteristics.

In the next video, you can watch an overview of the Joseph Joseph M-Cuisine ™ Egg Poacher Microwave Poacher.